Degenerative changes in the spine happen in different ways and the combination of these occurrences can lead to more serious and painful problems. Every person will experience some extent of deterioration as they age, with changes accelerating in a personâs 40s or 50s.
Treating Your Pet for Fleas. 1  1. Clean your pet regularly. Washing your pet will help kill the fleas that are living on it. 2  2. Use a flea product on your cat or dog. Flea products, such as Advantage or Frontline, are spot-treatments that are applied to pets monthly.
Groom housepets and check for fleas. Combing your cat or dog daily with a flea comb is an important part of flea control. Bathing animals regularly is also advised. There is no need to use chemical flea shampoos. A water bath with a gentle soap that won't irritate their skin is sufficient to eliminate existing fleas. The best way to check your pet for fleas is to comb your pet with a fine-toothed flea comb  especially over the lower back near the tail base.